Carlos Correia, CEO Fundamentum Development Company
The next phase of Westown’s evolution as a major urban and economic node is now extending into the business and logistics sector, with the development of Farrier Business Park representing an estimated R600 million in new investment and the potential to create approximately 500 employment opportunities.
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Located within Westown in Shongweni, Farrier Business Park is an 80 000m² secure warehousing and logistics development, positioned just 1.5km from the N3 via the Shongweni Interchange and 30km from the Port of Durban.
“The next phase of Westown’s evolution as a major urban and economic node is extending into the business and logistics sector, with Farrier Business Park set to create a new address for companies, investors and developers looking for strategic access and flexible development opportunities,” says Carlos Correia, CEO of Fundamentum Development Company. “It is an important next step in bringing the broader vision for Westown to life.”
The combination of location, infrastructure and flexibility is central to the development, which has been designed to accommodate a range of business requirements – from companies looking to establish their own premises to investors and developers seeking serviced land, turnkey ownership or bespoke rental solutions.
A R600 MILLION INVESTMENT IN WESTOWN’S NEXT PHASE
Farrier Business Park represents an estimated R600 million in new investment in Westown, comprising approximately R100 million in infrastructure investment and a further R500 million in top structures as the development progresses.
Beyond the property investment itself, the business park is expected to create approximately 500 employment opportunities, while providing additional capacity for businesses operating along the N3 corridor. The development is being positioned to attract a diverse mix of businesses, with a particular focus on logistics and warehousing, as well as businesses serving sectors including food, home, motor, fashion and energy.
The rationale for introducing this type of commercial and logistics offering into Westown is closely linked to the precinct’s broader evolution. Farrier Business Park will complement Westown’s existing and planned retail and commercial offerings, while responding to an identified need for additional business, logistics and warehousing capacity along the N3 corridor.
“Farrier Business Park is an important next step in the evolution of Westown because it broadens the economic role of the precinct,” says Correia. “The investment in infrastructure and buildings creates the platform for new businesses to establish themselves here, while the combination of logistics, warehousing and commercial uses will complement the retail and other developments already taking shape within Westown.”
The significance of this next phase is also reflected in the support Farrier Business Park and the wider Westown development have received from the financial sector.
“For Absa, today’s event is particularly meaningful. We have had the privilege of partnering with Fundamentum and supporting the development journey of Westown. Seeing the precinct grow from the successful opening of Westown Square to the commencement of Farrier Business Park is exactly the kind of progress we hoped to see when we first backed this vision of a new economic hub in Durban’s Outer West, that would attract investment, create jobs, stimulate growth and unlock opportunity for the communities around it. Today, we are seeing that vision continue to take shape.” Jean Shephard, ABSA Corporate and Investment Banking, Senior Banker Real Estate, KZN
For Westown, this marks a progression from establishing a retail and lifestyle destination towards creating a more complete mixed-use urban environment where people can live, work, invest and do business.
A STRATEGIC BUSINESS ADDRESS
Farrier Business Park has a dedicated, secure entrance from Farrier Drive, with direct access from Kassier Road. It also connects to Westown Boulevard, providing convenient access to the wider Westown precinct and its growing range of amenities.
The development has approximately 400 metres of prominent frontage along Kassier Road, further strengthening its visibility and accessibility. Its position within Westown also places businesses within a broader, coordinated precinct rather than an isolated industrial development.
As Farrier Business Park’s first tenant, Johan van Jaarsveld, Managing Director of Montego Pet Nutrition, says: “We chose Farrier Business Park in Westown because, as a new development, we’ve been able to work directly with the developers to shape the facility around our needs – there’s room to grow and the direct N3 access keeps us centrally placed in our delivery network and safely accessible for our staff. This ideally positions Montego to scale with the growth we’re seeing in the KZN market over the next few years.”
FLEXIBILITY BUILT IN
Fundamentum Dev Co (Pty) Ltd is offering a range of development solutions to accommodate different operational and investment requirements.
Serviced, platformed sites ranging from 1 000m² to 50 000m² will be available for sale, while completed sectional-title buildings from 250m² to 20 000m² will provide a turnkey ownership option.
For businesses seeking rental space, purpose-built premises from 250m² to 20 000m² will be available, while flexible joint-venture opportunities will allow partnerships to be structured around specific development requirements.
This range of options means that Farrier Business Park can accommodate businesses at different stages of their property journey – from those looking for a development-ready site through to occupiers wanting a completed or purpose-built facility.
For investors and developers, the combination of strategic location, development flexibility and integration into the wider Westown precinct creates opportunities to participate in the next phase of an emerging commercial node.
CONNECTED TO WESTOWN
Farrier Business Park forms part of the Westown Management Association, benefiting from coordinated precinct management covering security, landscaping, cleaning, signage, design review, construction activity, public spaces and infrastructure.
Development is guided by Westown’s Development Manual and Design Guidelines, together with a formal design review process, creating a consistent framework for development within the wider precinct. The ownership model also follows the approach used at other similar precincts around the country, with property held through a perpetual, automatically renewable 99-year lease. Leases are based on approved SG diagrams and registered in the Deeds Office.
FROM SERVICED PLATFORM TO OCCUPATION
Development is scheduled to move into its next phase in Q1 2027, when the first serviced platforms are expected to be ready for development. The first completed buildings are anticipated to be available for occupation in early 2028.
Planning controls provide for a floor area ratio of between 0.3 and 0.8, coverage of up to 90%, and buildings of up to six storeys or 33 metres. A 15-metre building line applies along Kassier Road, with additional building lines determined by the Precinct Plan.
“The sod-turning ceremony for Farrier Business Park marks an exciting new chapter, signalling the commencement of the commercial node of Westown,” says Matthew Horwill, Regional Managing Director, Stefanutti Stocks Coastal. “We are honoured to continue contributing to the growth of this transformative development and look forward to delivering further value in our design and construct role. We remain committed to supporting the vision of Westown as it evolves into one of the region’s most significant mixed-use developments.”
With direct connectivity to the N3, proximity to the Port of Durban and access to the broader Westown precinct, Farrier Business Park is positioned to offer more than simply warehouse or logistics space: it provides a connected business address with the flexibility to respond to different operational, ownership and development needs.
The development adds a new commercial dimension to Westown’s wider vision – creating space not only for retail, leisure and lifestyle, but for the businesses, investment and employment that contribute to a functioning urban economy.
